used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
beadnounUS /biːd/
a small ball with a hole through the middle
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
lacking funds
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
Cass
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From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
opinion or judgment
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
Martels
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From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
Quinby
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From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the old cough remained, as was evident when he presented himself breathless at the Martels' door and demanded of Cass:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
express in words
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
suit-case
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From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
tissue-paper
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From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
trim-looking
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From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In the breast pocket of his uniform was a paper stating that Quinby Graham was thereby honorably discharged from the U.S.A.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was getting ready to set on Sunday afternoon when a tall, trim-looking figure turned the corner of the street leading to the Martels' and broke into a run.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was his enforced rest, or his state of mind, or a combination of the two, it is impossible to say; but at least ten pounds had been added to his figure, the hollows had about gone from his eyes, and a natural color had returned to his face.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading In one hand he carried a large suit-case, and in the other he held a bead chain wrapped in tissue-paper.
